Smiths Creek Lookout Lizard engraving

Summary: An Aboriginal engraving of a goanna or lizard, just below Cottage Point Road

  • Site type: Rock engraving
  • Number of motifs: 1
  • Motif/s: Goanna
  • Quality: 2/5
  • Condition of site: Good
  • Year first recorded: 2017
  • Originally Recorded by: Steven Chapple

An informal lookout along Cottage Point Road provides a vantage point over Smith Creek.

AWAT8858 LR Smiths Creek Lookout Lizard engraving

Near the lookout is an Aboriginal engraving of a lizard or goanna.

AWAT8853 LR Smiths Creek Lookout Lizard engraving
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